Native People
Dear Diary,
Today was the weirdest day ever! Mrs. PinPold, our crazy teacher had us load up the bus for another one of her "famous" field trips. Oh brother! She wouldn't tell us a SINGLE thing but simply handed each of us a book as we found our seats. My book was about Native Americans. The book included famous Indian leaders such as Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull, and Chief Joseph who led different tribes against settlers in the 1800's. As I read the book, I dozed off....
Suddenly, I was awakened by the sound of horses. I couldn't believe my eyes! Right before me, on a hill higher than a one story house, stood what appeared to be a Native American Village. with dozens of decorated tepees surrounding the crystal clear Leakey.
As I turned around, I noticed a girl about my age staring at me. She approached me slowly speaking in a language I did not understand. Finally, she motion with her hand and I followed her to the village. Around me the open prairie smiled and the joyful laughter of kids filled the air.
As we walked, I noticed her clothes were much different than mine and made of rabbit skins and yucca plant. As we entered the village, I could smell the aroma of buffalo soup. The men practices their bow and arrow skills, and the children played tag around the tepees. My new friend told me of the life in prairies - the move to gather food. These Indians were not what I thought them to be - they were kind and thoughtful and seem to enjoy same things as I do. They accepted me immediately - the women tried to teach me their craft. They all gathered together at a huge potlatch to celebrate my visit.
They seemed so proud of the beautiful land around them. They danced, and mothers got on their children, just like my mom does!
Dear diary, I learned so much about this kind people - how different they are from me, and, yet, how alike!
Alex
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IMAGE SOURCE:
Northwestern University. Library., Evanston, Ill.
http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.award/iencurt.cp03023
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Native people lived on wide prairies and deserts of the south. They spoke many languages and had a beautiful culture. In their mind, man could not own the land. Land is to be used and cherished. Suddenly their lives were shattered by hords of white men who thought the land was theirs. Little by little the great cultures disappeared, the bloody wars, diseases and starvation desstroyed the people. To understand America today-this is where you start.
Mrs. PinPold